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Portugal U21 Crushes Poland U21 in Trenčín with an Offensive Masterclass
Trenčín, Slovakia – The Portuguese U21 team displayed overwhelming offensive power, defeating Poland U21 with a clear dominance in the match held at the Mestský futbalový štadión Na Sihoti. From the start of the game, the Portuguese imposed their game, controlling the ball with 56% possession.
Gonçalo Quenda was the standout figure of the first half, scoring two goals in the 16th and 24th minutes, both with precise assists from Rafael Fernandes. The Portuguese pressure continued, and H. Araujo extended the lead in the 30th minute, assisted by Quenda, consolidating their dominance on the scoreboard. Before halftime, P. Bernardo added another goal in the 41st minute, taking the game to a resounding 4-0.
Despite the yellow card for C. Lamba in the 32nd minute, Portugal did not slow down. In the second half, R. Gomes sealed the match with a goal in the 63rd minute, assisted by G. Sa. The match was marked by a total of 13 fouls committed by Portugal and 12 by Poland. In addition to the yellow card for Lamba, J. Muniz was also cautioned for Portugal. J. Kaluzinski saw a yellow card from Poland.
Poland, although trying to react, only managed to make 2 shots on goal out of a total of 12. Portugal, on the other hand, showed ruthless efficiency, with 8 shots on goal out of the 9 taken. Scottish referee Nick Walsh controlled the match in this Group Stage match of the UEFA U21 Championship, 2025 Season.
The final result reflects the clear superiority of Portugal, who demonstrated their potential in this tournament.
Substitutions portugal u21: at minute 46 J. Marques came in and G. Quenda went out., at minute 46 M. De Amorim came in and P. Bernardo went out., at minute 46 R. Gomes came in and R. Fernandes went out., at minute 61 G. Sa came in and H. Araujo went out., at minute 69 C. Forbs came in and P. Santos went out.
Substitutions poland u21: at minute 46 K. Szmyt came in and D. Marczuk went out., at minute 46 F. Luberecki came in and A. Pyrka went out., at minute 56 L. Bejger came in and M. Gurgul went out., at minute 69 T. Pienko came in and K. Kozlowski went out., at minute 83 M. Kowalczyk came in and J. Kaluzinski went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Portugal U21
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Poland U21
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